There are 6 ways to get from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2h 36m£35–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh120.3 mi
2h 48m£10–14Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
3h 23m£23–47Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 30m£16–27Bus #2
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
3h 40m£14–20Drive 119.9 mi
- Drive from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburghcar 119.9 mi
2h 15m£30–43
Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Union Square Aberdeen and Edinburgh is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £110.
The train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Union Square Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union Square Aberdeen to Queensferry Street via Union Square Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Nethergate in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–23
Bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £10–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Union Square Aberdeen to Edinburgh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Union Square Aberdeen and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























